In a nutshell This study investigated the use of low dose tamoxifen (nolvadex) on tumor recurrence when given as a post surgical treatment for ductal intraepithelial neoplasia. Some background Breast cancer cells which have not yet broken through the tissue layer in which they reside are often called intraepithelial, and are considered to be...
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Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
This article outlines current guidelines regarding nutrition and physical activity for cancer survivors. A cancer survivor is anyone diagnosed with cancer (cured or currently undergoing treatment). Environmental and dietary factors play a major role in cancer development. Adequate nutrition and regular physical activity improve quality of life and may...
Read MoreNutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors
In a nutshell This article outlines current guidelines regarding nutrition and physical activity for cancer survivors. Some background A cancer survivor is anyone diagnosed with cancer (cured or currently undergoing treatment). Environmental and dietary factors play a major role in cancer development. Adequate nutrition and regular physical...
Read MoreThe cancer rate among patients who were treated surgically for polyps that were impossible to remove endoscopically
In a nutshell This study aimed to determine the rate of cancer cases in patients with polyps that were removed surgically. Factors that predict the presence of cancer in these polyps were also investigated. The results confirm the fact that the best therapeutic option for polyps that cannot be removed endoscopically is radical surgery. Some background...
Read MoreLocal recurrence rates of breast cancer if treated with chemotherapy before or after surgery
In a nutshell This paper investigates which approach provides longer recurrence free survival time after breast conserving surgery – pre- or post-operative chemotherapy. Some background Breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy) or BCS is surgery to remove the cancer and a section of healthy tissue around it. Women who choose this...
Read MoreSurgical options for the management of cancerous colonic polyps: surgery versus colonoscopic removal
In a nutshell The present study compared the results of two surgical techniques for the removal of cancerous colonic polyps: surgical resection versus colonoscopic polypectomy. Some background Most colorectal cancers develop from a malignant (cancerous) polyp, an abnormal growth on the inner surface of the large intestine. When a polyp is...
Read MorePostoperative radiotherapy prevents breast cancer recurrence and prolongs survival
In a nutshell This study evaluated if strategies to prevent cancer recurrence are associated with prolonged survival 15 years after treatment. Their main findings were that postoperative radiation managed to prevent cancer recurrence and was associated with higher rates of long-term survival. Some background Early breast cancer is often treated...
Read MoreDoes chemotherapy have a persistent effect on cognitive function in breast cancer patients?
In a nutshell The present study looked at the persistence of cognitive dysfunction in patients with breast cancer, after they had completed chemotherapy for at least 6 months. Except for slight impairments in verbal abilities (e.g. word-finding difficulty) and visuo-spatial abilities (e.g. getting lost more easily), no...
Read MoreHow soon after surgery for colorectal cancer should chemotherapy be started?
In a nutshell The present study evaluated the association between time until initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy and survival in colorectal cancer patients. The main findings were that a shorter time until adjuvant chemotherapy improves survival rates in patients with resected colorectal cancer. Some background Colorectal cancers that are within...
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